Remeber the scene in ‘Pretty Woman’ where Julia Roberts goes into the swanky clothes store and gets politely thrown out, because they serve only a certain elite clientele, and she certainly didnt fit that profile. i remebered it too, a few days back….
The city has got itself a new eatery, perfectly located at the most happening mall here… the name of the restaurant is that of the first ‘real’ train that ever ran in India,and they have a theme that matches it, complete with a section that looks like the inside of a railway carriage, and bells which are sounded regularly, followed by announcements.. the music,is of course, instrumental, thankfully old hindi tracks… and thats enough of description..
So, we landed up at the reception, partially wet from the rains which insists on keeping me company these days, where we were met by a very neatly dressed lady… we were given a ‘top to bottom’ appraisal and obviously we werent impressive enough (well, what can a faded jacket, denim, a beard without a moustache for company, and a ‘got wet in the rain’ look muster!!), for she politely said that we would have to wait for at least an hour before she could get us a seat… nice try, ma’am!!
to be fair, there was a crowd there, and i would have been happy if that was the reason.. but the guys have taken the ambience very seriously, and were behaving with us, exactly the way the English used to, with a contempt underlying all words and actions…
once upon a time, we got the British to do it to us, but these days, we do it all to ourselves!!
until next time, i guess its only food… for thought…
until next time, i guess its only food… for thought…
gabby: lol, now that i’d love to do!! 🙂
satchit: there are a few nice guys out there, but as an industry i guess its snobbish..
blokes: that is a very grandma trait!! 🙂
poornima: yexactly, wonder why we carry the baggage!!
i realize its becoming a habit, but is always inspired by urs….
totally sucky Manu. should have hollered murder. really! we did that once in a 5 star hotel which refused to serve us coffee just cause we did not ask for some food. heck! we were not even asking for booze, which i understand from people perspective. we created a ruckus and spoke with the manager. made them serve us coffee. complimentary. wasn’t all that comfortable post the ruckus. but we got heard 🙂
deez: not a bad habit at all. one of these days, i see myself changing the line, and putting on yours :).. as they say, sometimes the inspired is better than the inspiration…
parna: i merely said i would wait for one hour if i had to, and sat, all wet, on their plush leather sofa 🙂
I pity such people..now even more coz’ of -ve publicity they’ve got from this blog 🙂
I have a slightly different take on this. See, it is this way, we have to understand that certain places follow certain rules. One is NOT supposed to wear denim for a formal black tie sit down dinner.Don’t temples in south India ( Padmanabha Swamy Temple, Tvm, Guruvayoor, for instance) insist on a proper dress code ?
stone: i didnt want them to, so i have refrained from taking names..
pearl: agree, but formal dinners are by invitation and the dress code is clearly specified.. and as for temples, we are devotees there.. in a restaurant, i am a customer, paying for the meal i am about to have.. isnt there a difference??
I was in no way trying to justify their action. what they did to you was improper and rude.
Well..restaurants do have their dress rules and if everyone else has no problem adhering with it then I guess we should leave it at that.
That’s weird…and stupid!
sue them.
brrr…(trying to keep that temper flash down)
forget it manu- they are just not worth your time . or your custom
austere
Woooaahhh!
What do I see here… not one but two -three posts with personal reference? Manu – tumko kua hua? I always thought you never wrote about yourself/family/experiences in direct referrence to urself due to some privacy law!! 😛
What can I say – I am shocked!
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Achha achha…after all the drama.
Man.. these people – they are sad. Thats all I can say~!
pearl: but a different thought nevertheless 🙂
silverine: which they should announce beforehand, in the same ad where they invited people to check out their fare..
nupur: they are still only references, and set as an example to put across a point.. have realised that totally impersonal posts can become cold and uninteresting.. so what can i say.. you live, you learn 🙂